Wednesday, October 8,
2025 - Outspoken Embakasi East MP, Babu Owino, has responded to growing
speculation about his political allegiance, following his recent visible
closeness with Wiper Party leader, Kalonzo Musyoka.
Speaking during a radio interview on Wednesday, October 8th,
2025, Owino dismissed claims that he is defecting from the Orange Democratic
Movement (ODM).
He clarified that his relationship with Kalonzo is personal
and not a sign of political betrayal.
“Up to now, Kalonzo has always communicated with Raila
Odinga.”
“He calls Raila, and Raila calls him back. If Raila and
Kalonzo communicate, what is wrong when I communicate with Kalonzo?” Owino
posed.
He emphasized that maintaining contact with political allies
should not be misinterpreted.
“When Kalonzo was in Azimio, he was a good man. What has he
done wrong now?”
The remarks come days after Kalonzo was officially endorsed
by Wiper as the opposition’s top contender to challenge President William Ruto
in the 2027 elections.
Owino is also rumored to be eyeing Nairobi’s gubernatorial
seat under the Wiper ticket, further fueling speculation.
Recently, Owino claimed that ODM leader,
Raila Odinga, has already decided to back Governor Johnson Sakaja’s re-election
bid in 2027.
“I am sure I will not get the
ODM ticket to vie for Nairobi Governor in 2027.”
“Sakaja was endorsed by Raila
in Bomas during the AUC prayer meeting,” Owino stated.
Owino also expressed
frustration over being sidelined within the party, citing Sakaja’s recent
political support from both Raila and President William Ruto as evidence of
shifting loyalties.
“When Sakaja was endorsed and
rescued from impeachment by Raila and Ruto, it showed my presence in the party
is no longer valued,” he said.
The Kenyan DAILY POST
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